2026 Best in Michigan Winner
Outstanding Performing Arts School & Instructors
MONDAY
IMPROV 2: ...and, then!
Continue through Spontaneity and Creative Courage!
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Step into the spotlight again and set your inner hilarious creative free! Improv 2 is 7-week intensive adventure into the art of unscripted theater, designed to help you get out of your head, trust your instincts, and laugh until your cheeks hurt. Through ridiculous games, supportive group exercises, and spontaneous scene-building, you'll master the legendary "Yes, And..." mindset, sharpen your active listening skills, and learn to build wild, funny characters out of thin air.
Optional Prerequisite: Improv 1
Starts 1/18/27 from 7-9:30pm and runs 7 weeks
Price: $300
Instructor: Antoine McKay
*Please note that all classes are NONREFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to other classes, other semesters, and other students.
Antoine McKay, The Second City, Empire, Patriot, and Southside
TUESDAY
Ken Alter, Coach, Batman v Superman, Real Steel
ACTING I:​​ Acting for Beginners
Unleash your creativity!
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Join Ken Alter and step into the world of acting through games, exercises, and light-hearted scenes. You'll tap into your creativity, build your stage presence, and explore the art of storytelling in a supportive and encouraging environment. No experience required—just bring your energy and a love for discovering new things!
By the end of this class, you'll have a better understanding of the acting process and feel more comfortable expressing yourself in front of others. Join us and see where your imagination can take you!
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Optional Prerequisite: None! This is a great starting point!
Starts 1/19/27 from 7-9:30pm EST and runs 7 weeks
Price: $300.00
Instructor: Ken Alter
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*Please note that all classes are NONREFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to other classes, other semesters, and other students.
WEDNESDAY
FILM ACTING 1: Zoom In!
Get ready for your close-up!
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Learn the basics of acting for film! Whether it be self-taping your auditions or working on set, this course will give you the foundations to be camera ready. You'll gain tips on how to use the camera to your advantage, knowledge on home lighting and filming setups, and professionally shot footage you'll be able to keep.
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Optional Prerequisite: Please consider completing Acting 1 and Acting 2 before taking this course.
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Starts: 1/20/27 from 7-9:30pm and runs for 7 weeks
Instructor: Eric Roman
Price $330
*Please note that all classes are NONREFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to other classes, other semesters, and other students.
Eric Roman, Director, Coach, Haunted Heist, Funnybone, My Date with Frank
Jim Feltz, Chevrolet, Milk, Michigan Wildlife Conservancy
THURSDAY​​​​​​
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VOICE OVER 1: Is this thing on?
Get heard!
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Over 7 weeks of in-person classes, learn real-world perspective into ad agencies and behind the mic. This isn’t about tricks, voices, or energy. It’s about understanding what the read is actually doing—and how not to get in its way. You’ll break down scripts the way creatives and clients do: what’s being said, what’s not, and what actually matters. You’ll work on delivery that feels natural and intentional without sounding forced. And you’ll cover the practical side of the craft—home studio setup, auditions, and the business. But the real focus is learning how to make choices that are grounded, specific, and actually make the work… work. So you don’t just sound real—you understand why you do.
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Optional Prerequisite: Please consider completing Acting 1 and Acting 2 before taking this course.
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Starts 1/21/27 from 7PM-9:30PM and runs for 7 weeks
Price:$300
*Please note that all classes are NONREFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to other classes, other semesters, and other students.
Callie Bussell, Director, Coach, Litter Robot, Thy Will Be Done, The Christmas Writer
Eric Roman, Director, Coach, Fool For Love, Rocket Mortgage, Haunted Heist
SATURDAY
TEEN'S CLASSES
(Designed for ages 12-17)
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Teen's Master Class: (11am-1:30pm) w/Callie & Eric
This course is intended for returning students who have completed a prior Teen's or Kid's class with GCA.
This course will continue the student's personal acting journey with a curriculum catered towards their individual needs and needs as a group. They will perform and develop scenes, shoot reel footage, and learn audition basics to master their early acting career.
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Teen's 1: (1:30pm-3:30pm) w/Lucie & Eric
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The Fundamentals of Acting — Voice, movement, and emotional expression through engaging games and exercises.
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Character Development — How to build believable characters by exploring motivation, relationships, and imagination.
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Industry Insight — A friendly introduction to what it’s like working in the entertainment industry, including auditions, on-set etiquette, and professionalism.
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By the end of the courses, students will put on a showcase of their talents for family and friends!
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Starts 1/23/27
Both run for 7 weeks
Price $300 per student
Instructors: Callie Bussell, Eric Roman, & Lucie Gillespie​
*Please note that all classes are NONREFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to other classes, other semesters, and other students.
Lucie Gillespie, Coach, Vocal Coach, Fool For Love, Daughters of the Domino, My Date with Frank